Uncaria
Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activity.
PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.
Extracts of Uncaria tomentosa have been shown to inhibit the inflammatory response and proliferation of cancer cells.
Akesson C- et al. An extract of Uncaria tomentosa inhibiting cell division and NF-kappa B activity without inducing cell death. Int Immunopharmacol. 2003 Dec;3(13-14):1889-900
Goncalves, C., et al. "Antioxidant properties of proanthocyanidins of Uncaria tomentosa bark decoction: a mechanism for anti-inflammatory activity." Phytochemistry. 2005; 66(1): 89-98.; Sheng, Y., et al,
Uncaria Tomentosa
Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activity.
PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.
Extracts of Uncaria tomentosa have been shown to inhibit the inflammatory response and proliferation of cancer cells.
Akesson C,et al. An extract of Uncaria tomentosa inhibiting cell division and NF-kappa B activity without inducing cell death. Int Immunopharmacol. 2003 Dec;3(13-14):1889-900
Goncalves, C., et al. "Antioxidant properties of proanthocyanidins of Uncaria tomentosa bark decoction: a mechanism for anti-inflammatory activity." Phytochemistry. 2005; 66(1): 89-98.;
Recommended books:
Texts for the scientific study of phytotherapy
– Lugli A. Knowing the medicinal plants. 40 practical cards, many curiosities and useful tips. Aboca editions. 2010.
- Capasso F. et al. Phytotherapy. Rational use of plant drugs. Springer-Verlag. 2006.
- Campanini. Dictionary of Phytotherapy and Medicinal Plants. New Techniques. 2012.
ESCOP- European Scientific Cooperation on Phytotherapy:
– ESCOP Monographs The scientific basis of phytotherapy products. Italian edition of the second English edition edited by Planta Medica Edizioni.2006.
English versionMonographs On the medicinal uses of plants drugs European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. Second edition 2003. Thieme.
- ESCOP Monographs On the medicinal uses of plants drugs European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. Second edition Supplement 2009. Thieme.
- WHO Monographs Selected medicinal plants. Vol.1-2-3-4-5. World Health Organization Geneva.
Downloadable at the link: http://apps.who.int/medicinedoc/en/d/Js2200e/
- Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. American Botanical Council. 2000
- Blumental L. The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs. The American Botanical Council. 2003
- PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.
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